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OPERATING, INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL
STORAGE TYPE GAS WATER HEATER
WARNING: This information in these instructions must be followed exactly.
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause
property damage, personal injury or death.
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS OR
LIQUIDS NEAR OR ADJACENT TO THIS HEATER OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.
1. Do not try to light any appliance.
2. Do not touch any electric switch.
3. Do not use any phone in your building.
4. Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighborʼs phone following the gas
supplierʼs instructions.
5. If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
THIS APPLIANCE SHALL NOT BE INSTALLED IN ANY LOCATION WHERE
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR VAPORS ARE LIKELY TO BE PRESENT.
FLAMMABLE VAPORS MAY BE DRAWN TO THIS WATER HEATER FROM OTHER
AREAS OF THE STRUCTURE BY AIR CURRENTS.
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the
gas supplier.
THIS WATER HEATER SHALL NOT BE INSTALLED IN BATHROOMS, BEDROOMS,
This water heater is equipped for one type gas only. Check the data plate near the gas control valve for the correct
gas. DO NOT USE THIS WATER HEATER WITH ANY GAS OTHER THEN THE ONE LISTED ON THE DATA PLATE.
Failure to use the correct gas can cause problems which can result in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE. If you have any questions or doubts consult your gas supplier or gas company. Water heaters for bottled,
propane or liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) are different from natural gas models. A natural gas heater will not function safely
on bottled, propane or liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and no attempt should be made to convert a heater from natural gas
to any other gas.
INSTALLER:
1. AFFIX THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO OR ADJACENT TO WATER HEATER.
2. BEFORE LEAVING PREMISES: REVIEW THIS OPERATION AND SERVICE MANUAL TO BE SURE
HEATER HAS BEEN INSTALLED CORRECTLY. MAKE SURE UNIT IS STARTED AND OPERATED FOR
ONE COMPLETE CYCLE AND WATER TEMPERATURE IS ACCEPTABLE TO THE CONSUMER AT THE
FIXTURES.
OWNER:
1. RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
ALL TECHNICAL AND WARRANTY QUESTIONS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE LOCAL DEALER FROM
WHOM THE WATER HEATER WAS PURCHASED. IF YOU ARE UNSUCCESSFUL PLEASE WRITE TO THE
COMPANY LISTED ON THE WARRANTY OR DATA PLATE WHICH CAME WITH YOUR WATER HEATER.
CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER 1-800-900-9063 WITH ANY QUESTIONS DURING OR AFTER INSTALLATION.
95001
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
OR ANY OCCUPIED ROOM NORMALLY KEPT CLOSED.
WARNING
12/94
130931 Rev April ʻ07
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- Page 1 OPERATING, INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL STORAGE TYPE GAS WATER HEATER 95001 12/94 WARNING: This information in these instructions must be followed exactly. Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage, personal injury or death. DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS OR LIQUIDS NEAR OR ADJACENT TO THIS HEATER OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.
- Page 2 D A N G E R Vapors from flammable Water heater has a main liquids will explode and burner and pilot flame. The catch fire causing death or pilot flame: severe burns. 1. is on all the time and Do not use or store flammable 2.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE DANGER TABLE OF CONTENTS, INSTALLATION INFORMATION CONSUMER RESPONSIBILITIES, PRESSURE BUILD-UP LOCATION, CLEARANCES FROM COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTION, DISCHARGE OF PURGED GASES AIR SUPPLY, ALL AIR FROM INSIDE THE BUILDING, ALL AIR FROM OUTSIDE THE BUILDING TYPICAL INSTALLATION MECHANICAL EXHAUSTING AND FIREPLACES, VENTING, GAS PIPING INSTALLATION, INSTALLATION SAFETY WARNING - L.P. -
Page 4: Consumer Responsibilities, Pressure Build-Up
PRESSURE BUILD-UP IN CLOSED WATER SYSTEMS CONSUMER RESPONSIBILITIES THIS MANUAL HAS BEEN PREPARED TO ACQUAINT The water utility supply meter may contain a check valve, YOU WITH THE INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND back flow preventer or water pressure reducing valve. This will MAINTENANCE OF YOUR GAS WATER HEATER AND create a closed water system. -
Page 5: Location, Clearances From Combustible Construction, Discharge Of Purged Gases
LOCATION RESIDENTIAL AREA WHICH MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR would include those areas where flam- HEATER INSTALLATION mable liquids (such as gasoline, solvents, liquefied propane or Location selection should be as close to the stack or chimney butane, etc.) or other substances (such as adhesives, etc.) all of which as practical and as centralized with the piping system as emit flammable vapors, may be improperly stored or used. -
Page 6: Air Supply, All Air From Inside The Building, All Air From Outside The Building
AIR SUPPLY Chimney or Gas Vent Ventilation Louvers (each end of attic) Do not install the water heater in small enclosures unless ample ventilation and combustion air is supplied. Sufficient fresh air must be drawn from the outside of the enclosure. Confided areas shall have two permanent openings. - Page 7 130931 Rev April ʻ07...
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Page 8: Temperature And Pressure Relief Valve
the gas valve inlet. Make certain that no pipe dope has become POTENTIAL HAZARDOUS lodged in the inlet screen of the gas valve. This will restrict the flow DOWNDRAFT of gas. When attachment of gas piping to gas valve inlet is made, OPERATION extreme care must be taken to prevent pipe dope from entering the •... -
Page 9: Combination Space Heating/Potable Water Heating, Water Piping
DO NOT use this water heater as a replacement for an The discharge line: existing boiler installation. (1) Must not be smaller than the pipe size of the relief valve, (2) Must not be plugged or blocked, DO NOT use with piping that has been treated with (3) Must be of material capable of withstanding 210°F chromates, boiler seal or other chemicals. -
Page 10: Solar Installation
heater fittings as they may contain nonmetallic parts. When incidents arising or resulting from the use of external making these connections, always use a good grade of pipe insulation blankets. The manufacturer will not be liable for joint compound and be certain that all fittings are drawn up corrosion of parts which may have resulted from the use of tight (See Figure 6 for proper installation). -
Page 11: Safety Precautions
OPERATION 7. Use an outside phone and immediately call the gas com- pany and the fire department. Ask for instructions. Before Safety precautions: hanging up, give your name and address. 8. DO NOT go back into the building. If help is coming, wait DO turn off heater if it has been subjected to physical damage, for it outside of the building. -
Page 12: Safety Instructions, Lighting Instructions
ROBERT SHAW FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result WARNING causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. C. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. •... - Page 13 WHITE - ROGERS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING If you do not follow these instructions ex- WARNING actly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by •...
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Page 14: Temperature Adjustment
TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT Some models have values higher or lower than those noted above. Refer to pressure noted on the label affixed to the front of the water heater. Consult your local gas company or gas The temperature selector dial has been adjusted to its supplier if correction is necessary. -
Page 15: Venting System Inspection, Tampering
THERMOCOUPLE AND/OR PILOT REPLACEMENT LOOSEN TIGHTEN 1. Remove burner assembly. (See “REMOVAL OF BURNER THREAD THREAD ASSEMBLY” section.) ROTATION ROTATION SEE NOTE BELOW SEE NOTE BELOW 2. Grasp the thermocouple line and moderately pull the ther- mocouple from the pilot burner assembly. NOTE: If for any reason the thermocouple will not disengage from the Right Hand Right Hand... - Page 16 ANODE 1. Possible noises due to expansion and contraction of some In each water heater there is installed at least one anode rod (see metal parts during periods of heat-up and cool-down do not Parts section) for protection of the tank. Certain water represent harmful or dangerous conditions.
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Page 17: Common Complaints Continued
COMMON COMPLAINTS (continued) SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION Flame burns at orifice 1. Low gas pressure 1. Check with utility 2. Defective thermostat 2. Replace with new thermostat Pilot will not remain lit 1. Low gas pressure 1. Check with utility 2. - Page 18 COMMON COMPLAINTS (continued) SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION Thermostat fails to 1. Defective thermostat 1. Replace with new thermostat (control value) shut off 2. Improper calibration 2. Replace control valve Condensation 1. TemDerature settina too low 1. See page 8 and 11 Combustion odors 1.
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Page 19: Repair Parts Illustration
REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATION PARTS REPLACEMENT MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER, SERVICE AGENCY OR GAS ITEM PARTS DESCRIPTION DRAFTHOOD REDUCER RING (SOME MODELS) BAFFLE COLD WATER DIP TUBE HEAT TRAP (SOME MODELS) ANODE ROD (NOT SHOWN) TEMPERATURE & PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE Drain VALVE PROPANE GAS THERMOSTAT WILL BE THERMOSTAT...
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